'Not if... when!' - Blackpool Gazette readers reveal where they'll watch if England reach the World Cup final
Are England on the verge of their first World Cup final for 60 years?
England fans are daring to dream as the Three Lions stand just one game away from the 2026 FIFA World Cup final.
Thomas Tuchel's side have battled their way through the tournament with victories over DR Congo, Mexico and Norway in the knockout stages after progressing from the group phase, setting up a blockbuster semi-final against Argentina.
On Tuesday night, Spain became the first finalists after a commanding 2-0 victory over France, meaning they will await the winners of England's semi-final in Sunday's showpiece.
Ahead of the match, the Blackpool Gazette asked readers: "If England make it to the 2026 World Cup final where will you be watching the match?"
Many supporters said they would be cheering on England from the comfort of their own homes.
Alison Kay said: "At home cant jinx it by going somewhere else to watch it."
Dee Brewster commented: "At home. I will record the match as my husband doesn’t like football and I can watch it when he goes out or to bed. I won’t be online that day so I don’t want to know any info"
Caroline Clark added: "At home with my dogs."
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Others said they would be soaking up the atmosphere in pubs if England book their place in the final.
Kieren Little wrote: "Pub like every England game been on so far."
Zoe Shelmerdine encouraged supporters to back local businesses, saying: "Hopefully everyone that wants to in the local pub, support your local."
Jackie Hughes recommended: "Last Resort Blackpool fantastic atmosphere great supporters of the pub an the game."
Gail Postin said: "Got to be Blackpool in the Dog & Partridge."
Some readers admitted they would be feeling every moment of the occasion.
Juney D Marshall wrote: "Through my fingers!!!!"
Kay Whittle joked: "Probably laying in my bed flicking through my phone listen to my husband shouting and swearing at the tv and hearing the neighbours shouting or cheering"
Wayne Turner simply replied: "The back of my eyelids…"
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Not everyone was getting carried away just yet.
Mark Moore urged caution, saying: "Let’s get there first."
But others were already full of confidence.
Laura Jenkinson posted: "Not ‘IF’…..WHEN!!!!!! Come on England!!!!!"
For some, the location would depend on where they happened to be.
Diane Buckley said: "At my daughter’s in USA."
Whether it's at home, in a packed pub or even overseas, Gazette readers will be hoping they have the chance to watch England compete for football's biggest prize if the Three Lions can overcome Argentina and join Spain in the World Cup final.